The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini Must Cease All Forms of Violence Against its People!

EmaSwati in the Kingdom, emaSwati in the Diaspora, anti-oppression movements, and civil society groups, call on the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to: 

1. Immediately cease the use of violence against peaceful pro-democracy protests. 
2. Decommission and disarm security forces accused of injuring/killing protestors. 
3. Engage in democratic negotiations and discussions with Pro Democracy groups including pro-democracy MPs, the Political Parties Assembly and the Swaziland National Students Union.
4. Launch an independent investigation into allegations of corruption, embezzlement and other economic crimes against senior members of the government of Eswatini. 
5. Ensure that the government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, and the United Nations implement, monitor and respect the human rights of those engaged in pro democratic protests.

EmaSwati in the Kingdom, emaSwati in the Diaspora, anti-oppression movements and civil society groups condemn the state sanctioned violence with which the government of Eswatini is meeting legitimate forms of protests by its people, many young people among them, and their calls for democratic reforms in the country. We stand in solidarity with those engaged in peaceful protests and demonstrations for a democratic and representative Kingdom.

Today, the eyes of the world are fixed on the Kingdom of Eswatini. We call upon the individuals in positions of power  including foreign missions, International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs), and Regional Bodies (AU, SADC) to seek and prioritize  a peaceful and just resolution of the civil unrest which has gripped the nation at its heart . 

To learn more about the pro-democracy protests in Eswatini and the recent civil unrest click here